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Jobs data shows the truth about the labor market

Housing Wire

We’ve had some odd job reports over the years, but the key is to always follow the trend. That’s especially important with Friday’s data , which showed 339,000 jobs were created in May even while the unemployment rate increased. As someone who wrote that we should get job openings toward 10 million in this expansion, I am always mindful of my other labor talking point.

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David Doctorow steps down as CEO of Realtor.com parent Move, Inc.

Inman

Doctorow oversaw the company as its revenues and site traffic rose to record highs, the company said. But as with the rest of the industry, Move has shown signs of a slowdown.

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House bill would incentivize home selling in effort to boost supply

Housing Wire

A duo of bipartisan U.S. House of Representatives lawmakers introduced a bill earlier this year that is designed to increase the supply of available homes on the market. And in order to bring more attention to the issue, the lawmakers recently made a public push about what the bill would do if passed. The “More Homes on the Market Act,” unveiled in March by Reps.

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Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers

Keeping Current Matters

Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better.

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Accelerating Real Estate Sales Pipelines to Streamline Buyer Journeys

Navigated 360° tours, like YourVRTours, advance pipelines by engaging clients further along the sales funnel. These immersive experiences provide comprehensive property insights, increasing buyer intent and readiness. By embracing navigated tours, agents can optimize property exposure, better qualify leads, and streamline the sales process. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving real estate landscape with innovative technology that elevates buyer journeys and progresses pipelines more effectively.

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How to Help Clients Find Open Houses In the Area

RIS Media

While viewing property listings online from the comfort of your home is easy, it only provides so much information. You’ll have to visit to understand if a home is what you are looking for. Open houses allow potential buyers to visit and look around different properties. These often take place on weekends, and anyone can… The post How to Help Clients Find Open Houses In the Area appeared first on RISMedia.

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Former Hudson Jewelry Store and Coffin Manufactory, Yours for $1.25 Million

Brownstoner

One of the brightly painted facades along Hudson's main shopping street, this 19th century brick building has had an equally colorful commercial history as a spot to buy goods ranging from clocks to coffins. The exact construction date of the three-story Italianate on the market at 524 Warren Street is not… Read More > The post Former Hudson Jewelry Store and Coffin Manufactory, Yours for $1.25 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off

Keeping Current Matters

Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market.

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Will AI replace real estate agents?

Inman

While AI has the potential to automate and certainly enhance many aspects of the real estate industry, writes California Realtor Ken Sisson, it is unlikely to replace human agents completely anytime soon.

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How Does an Estate Sale Work?

RIS Media

Attending an estate sale might seem like looking for bargains at a garage sale. Items are priced, and people are looking for a good bargain, but there are some important differences. If you have ever wondered what an estate sale is and how to hold one, we will take a look. We will cover some… The post How Does an Estate Sale Work? appeared first on RISMedia.

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The Bold and the Beautiful: 4 Homes with Vibrant Interiors

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Choosing bold paint shades is an effortless way to transform an interior space from commonplace to compelling. These spirited residences succeed with vivid, eye-catching doses of color in a variety of spaces. Fifth Avenue Aerie Elizabeth L. Sample, Brenda S. Powers | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage High above Fifth Avenue in East Harlem, this dramatic 3,045-square-foot condominium residence is a sophisticated aerie with magnificent views and floods of natural

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Maximizing Your Online Presence: Tips for Real Estate Agents on Social Media

Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

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Home prices accelerated in March even as mortgage rates climbed

Housing Wire

Low housing inventory and still-strong demand kept prices high in March, according to the latest according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index , released Tuesday. The annual growth rate in March 2023 was up 0.7%. On a month-over-month basis, the index was up 1.3% before seasonal adjustment. This was the second month-over-month increase following seven consecutive month-over-month decreases.

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The True Value of Homeownership

Keeping Current Matters

Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging.

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Robert Reffkin’s mom, Ruth, has joined Compass’ Garson Team

Inman

The senior Reffkin's move to the social media-forward team will create a cross-generational collaboration that capitalizes on combining varied skill sets to best help clients, Inman exclusively learned.

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Mortgage Mix: Modest Decline in Rates and Applications

RIS Media

Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. According to Mortgage News Daily, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage currently sits at 6.85% (rates had reached 7.05% on May 22, 2023). The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage sits at 6.23%, a decline of 0.13% from the May… The post Mortgage Mix: Modest Decline in Rates and Applications appeared first on RISMedia.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.

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Luxury Real Estate Headlines: First Week in June 2023

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Highlights from this week’s top news stories on luxury and global real estate, art, collectibles, and home. Olive, New York | Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty The country estate sits on more than 10 acres of private property. Penn Badgley’s Catskills Home Lists for $1.7 Million – Architectural Digest A Huge Sonoma Mansion Hits the Market for $15 Million – Bloomberg Live Like a King Atop Helsinki’s Marble Palace – Mansion Global In Puerto Rico, High-End Homes Sell for as Much as $40 Mi

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Despite Headwinds, Job Openings Rise

Eye on Housing

The count of open, unfilled jobs for the overall economy moved higher in April, rising to 10.1 million and complicating the June Federal Reserve decision. The higher job opening count for April increases the chance of another rate hike despite some speculation that May was the end of tightening. The count of open jobs was 11.8 million a year ago.

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Unconventional mortgage loans: Help for 1099 clients and investors

Inman

For agents, sharing these programs with those who would not normally qualify for a traditional conventional loan can be a huge lead generator for their business for many years to come.

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Insurance Giant Not Accepting New Policies in California

RIS Media

Last week, as most people were looking forward to porch parties and barbecues over the long weekend, one of the largest home insurers in the country had a different focus: lumber costs and wildfires. State Farm, which services 91 million policies across the country, announced last Saturday that it would no longer be offering new… The post Insurance Giant Not Accepting New Policies in California appeared first on RISMedia.

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5 Data Proven Ways Agents Can Do 18% More Business

Curious as to how you could do 18% more business? How about 14 more transaction sides per year? Check out this infographic with data from a RealTrends study to learn more.

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5 Outdoor Kitchens for Al Fresco Dining

Sotheby's International Real Estate

Despina Laou – Greece Sotheby’s International Realty The term al fresco translates to “in the cool”, or “in the open air,” and it’s a fitting description for the joys of eating outdoors. Dining amid a fresh, fragrant breeze and brilliant afternoon sun is one of the best ways to enjoy a multi-course meal, celebrate with drinks, and savor dessert well into the evening.

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Pretium Partners to acquire 4,000 D.R. Horton rental homes in $1.5B deal

Housing Wire

Real estate investment management firm Pretium Partners is acquiring thousands of homes from home construction company D.R. Horton Inc. in a $1.5 billion deal, as Bloomberg first reported. The deal includes a combination of completed homes and homes that are not yet finished, according to the outlet, which cited people familiar with the transaction who asked not to be named.

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The Insider: Precisely Fitted Kitchen, Luxurious New Bath Enhance Cobble Hill Townhouse

Brownstoner

Got a project to propose for The Insider? Contact Cara at caramia447 [at] gmail [dot] com A "terrible kitchen" was the jumping-off point for what turned into a more thoroughgoing renovation of a 19th century townhouse, said Long Island City-based architect Sarah Jacoby, who masterminded the project. A photographer/artist and her family had… Read More > The post The Insider: Precisely Fitted Kitchen, Luxurious New Bath Enhance Cobble Hill Townhouse appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Unleash the power of growth: Lead generation secrets revealed

Inman

Watch the latest Inman Access classes to learn from industry experts on how to elevate your lead gen and conversion, along with what the future of proptech will mean for the real estate industry.

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How Enriching the Lives of Your Clients Leads to Greater Sales Success

Speaker: Ari Capogeannis, Director - Revenue Marketing at NVIDIA and Bill Pappa, Sales and Marketing Leader at Ai Media Group

Building strong personal and professional relationships with clients is a critical success factor. Sales professionals who focus on relationship building generate more leads and raise their brand awareness. Because this can take time, having regular engagements can help you cultivate these relationships more efficiently. The most effective way to accomplish this is through direct hyper-personalized touchpoints.

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CRD Connect: How Agents Can Leverage Short-Form Video on Social Media

RIS Media

The rise of short-form video has revolutionized the way businesses of all kinds connect with their audiences and how consumers consume content. To remain relevant and competitive, businesses have had to adjust and incorporate more video into their social media marketing efforts. How are you using video in your real estate business? According to the… The post CRD Connect: How Agents Can Leverage Short-Form Video on Social Media appeared first on RISMedia.

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Selling Your Home: The Final Walkthrough

Windemere Selling

Congratulations, you’ve found a buyer! But before you celebrate, there’s an important part of the closing process you need to pass: the final walkthrough. The final walkthrough isn’t a full-fledged home inspection , but if the buyer finds issues during the process it could complicate things. Your seller duties are still in play here, so be sure to communicate with your agent regarding best practices during these final stages.

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California Senate OKs bill for affordable housing on nonprofit-owned land

Housing Wire

The California State Senate passed a bill this week that would permit the construction of affordable housing units on land owned by faith-based institutions and nonprofit colleges, even if local zoning ordinances and laws would normally prevent construction. The bill, introduced last December by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), is designed to reduce barriers faced by nonprofit organizations, churches, synagogues and mosques for constructing multifamily housing units on their properties.

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Architect-Renovated PLG Limestone With Breakfast Nook, Central Air Asks $2.75 Million

Brownstoner

In the Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District, this early 20th century row house was designed by prolific architect Benjamin Driesler and recently updated by a Brooklyn design-build firm. While the original architect gave the interior its moldings, wood floors, and mantel, a 2016 renovation by reBuild Workshop brought a renovated… Read More > The post Architect-Renovated PLG Limestone With Breakfast Nook, Central Air Asks $2.75 Million appeared first on Brownstoner.

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The Secret to Building Successful Digital Sales Programs in 2022 and Beyond

Speaker: Jordi Gili, International Speaker, Managing Director at Execus, Professor Geneva Business School

As we kick off 2022, companies are giving more attention to their Digital/Social Sales Programs. While companies are enabling their sales professionals with coaching and a variety of digital tools to connect with potential customers, they're experiencing fluctuating KPIs. The secret to having a successful digital sales program is to have a structured Corporate Digital Selling Initiative that is centered around these four pillars: 1.

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40 ways to generate leads that work right now

Inman

Leads are the lifeblood of any successful real estate business. Here are 40 ways to generate leads that are working right now from Jimmy Burgess. Choose a few, and get started today.

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Are Corporate Megaplex Reversals Spilling Into Residential?

RIS Media

Of all the changes wrought by the pandemic, remote work seems to be the one with the most staying power. As both workers and companies discover that many jobs are easily accomplished from home, the need for office infrastructure—whether that is a second-floor cubicle on Main Street or a corporate megaplex outfitted with massage chairs… The post Are Corporate Megaplex Reversals Spilling Into Residential?

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ERA REAL ESTATE FORTIFIES ITS PRESENCE IN SACRAMENTO AREA

Realty Biz

ERA Real Estate , a global franchising leader within the Anywhere SM portfolio of brands, announced today that Next Real Estate Group, Inc. and Next New Homes Group based in Roseville, Calif., have affiliated with the ERA ® brand. Now known as Next Real Estate Group ERA Powered and Next New Homes Group ERA Powered, the boutique brokerage serves the greater Sacramento area in all types of residential real estate sales with a specialty in new construction sales.

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Leaders struck a debt ceiling deal. What does it mean for mortgages? 

Housing Wire

The debt ceiling deal struck by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Saturday represents momentary relief for the mortgage market , as it reduces the chances of a federal government default. But that’s just the first step in an ongoing effort to avoid the chaos. The deal has to receive Congressional approval before the U.S.

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Real Estate Solutions: How to Crush Your Sales Goals and Fuel Your Pipeline

Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty

The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.